George GIBBS, living at 1 Old Engine, East Dean (General)

by unknown, Tuesday, August 02, 2011, 06:21 (4866 days ago) @ Jefff

Hi Jefff.

It would be nice to think that William Matthews at Old Engine in 1870 was related to Lydia Matthews, but I guess without documentary proof, its going to be hard one to prove. What I have found interesting in all this, is how coal mining is intertwined with life in the FoD in the 1800s. Perhaps William the Miner (or indeed his son) made it to local pub landlord.

Anyway, I shall be using the Advanced Search facility a lot more now since I've worked out how to use it.

Thanks for your time on this.